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B488 THP

1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,604 mi
Last recorded83,604 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette78,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 THP
MakeChevrolet Gmc
ModelCorvette
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2025 83,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 83,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view HAVE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,140 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play left side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive maybe residual (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear cannot see rear brake pads with wheels fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 79,393 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,642 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 75,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Gmc Corvette?

Based on 19,643 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
592
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 495
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
parking brake recording little or no effort 300
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 201
Direction indicator incorrect colour 179
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B488 THP is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 78,608 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Gmc Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 495 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B488 THP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Gmc Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 41 years old, this Chevrolet Gmc Corvette is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B488 THP registered?

B488 THP is a 1985 Chevrolet Gmc Corvette, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B488 THP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B488 THP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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